Woot Sells Refurbished Soundbars for Just $80
Even on high-end models, most TV speakers suck. Bad speakers are the reason you may have trouble understanding dialogue in shows and movies , and you don’t need a surround sound setup to do better—just about any soundbar will do wonders for your TV’s sound. Woot is currently giving you the opportunity to upgrade your sound system to a pretty good one: you can buy ” factory refurbished ” JBL or Yamaha soundbars for as little as $80 .
The deal expires November 2nd or while supplies last. Woot only ships to the 48 contiguous US states. If you have Amazon Prime, you get free shipping; otherwise shipping will cost $6.
The all-in-one JBL Bar 2.0 soundbar costs $80.
If you clicked because you saw $80 in the headline, here it is: This JBL Bar 2.0 all-in-one soundbar came out in 2019 and originally cost $200 . As I noted last time it was on sale (for $2 more), this is a good cheap option if you don’t need a subwoofer:
The JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-one is a good option for those who want to replace their TV speakers, but don’t necessarily want to invest in multiple speakers or a subwoofer due to space constraints. It’s an all-in-one because it already has bass and there’s no need for other speakers. It also features easy installation with minimal wiring. The HDMI cable input allows you to connect it to your TV and control the volume using the TV remote control. It also features Bluetooth and a USB input so you can connect your devices and play straight from it.
Keep in mind that while this soundbar is marketed as a “surround sound” system, it can’t really “surround” you with a single speaker and won’t sound like multiple speakers with a subwoofer. However, it does have a surround sound feature that creates a surround sound experience . When it comes to respectable budget soundbars, you’ll be lucky to find anything under $200, let alone one priced under $100. For a single soundbar without a subwoofer, this JBL soundbar will greatly improve the quality of most people’s TV speakers. If you have limited space or think a subwoofer is too big for you, this versatile soundbar is a good option.
Get the JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam if you need more power
The Bar 5.0 MultiBeam retails for $179.99 ( regularly $399.95 ). This is an upgrade from the JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-one, offering much more power and improved bass. The advantage is JBL MultiBeam technology, which is supposed to simulate the effect of surround sound and create a wider sound stage by reflecting sound from the walls. You can view the sound test and review here .
Yamaha ATS-1090 costs $199.
The Yamaha ATS-1090 is currently priced at $99.99 , with a suggested retail price of $219.95 . It’s the equivalent of Yamaha’s JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-one, and like that model, it lacks a separate subwoofer (although it claims to have one built-in). You can get an idea of what it will sound like from this video . The feature that sets it apart from the JBL Bar 2.0 is the ability to control it with Alexa using voice commands, as well as use Spotify over Wi-Fi.
Or get a soundbar and subwoofer.
For those who have the space and don’t mind spending a little more to get extra subwoofer power, here are your options:
The JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass Soundbar and Subwoofer is currently on sale for $159.99 ( regularly $349.95 ). It’s an older 2019 model rather than the newer MK2 , but the only difference is the new exterior design. This sound system allows you to stream music via Bluetooth from your phone or tablet and is easily set up with an HDMI cable. Full specifications can be read on the JBL website here .
The Yamaha ATS-C300 Soundbar and Subwoofer costs $139.99 ( MSRP $279.95 ). It has most of the same features as the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass, but the subwoofer doesn’t seem to be powerful enough. Some standout features include a Clear Voice option for clearer dialogue and Adaptive Low Volume for richer sound at low volumes. It can also be mounted on the wall.